Hancock County WWII Memorial -- Bay St. Louis MS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 30° 18.657 W 089° 19.674
16R E 276152 N 3355537
A very detailed and inclusive World War II Memorial on the south east corner of the Hancock County Courthouse grounds.
Waymark Code: WMNCRZ
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ištván
Views: 4

Blasterz are impressed that the Hancock County folks who directed this World War II Memorial remembered the contributions not only of the Merchant Marine and Coast Guard but also of all the women's reserve units that were active during World War II. WACS, WAVES, SPARS, WASPS, and the Womens Marine Corps alleviated the burden on men to fill jobs that women could fill instead and supported the overall mission of the United States Armed Forces.

This is a very well executed, respectful and comprehensive WWII Memorial. Blasterz were very impressed.

The scope of the Memorial is set out right in front, before the hundreds of names on and the surrounding panels are listed. That part of the Memorial reads as follows:

"World War II officially began September 3, 1939 and ended September 2, 1945. The individuals listed here on either lived in or called Hancock County home during that period.

Included are members of the U.S. Army, Army air Corps, National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and or WAC (Women's Army Corps) WAVES (Women's Naval Reserves). Women's Marine Corps, SPARS (Women's Coast Guard Reserves), WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilots), as well as U.S. Army and Navy Nurses Corps.
Gold stars indicate they lost their lives while serving.
POW designates Prisoners of War.

[lists of hundreds of names]"
Property Permission: Public

Access instructions: This waymark is available 24/7365

Location of waymark:
Hancock County Courthouse
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi


Commemoration: Hancock County men and women veterans of World War II and women's reserves

Date of Dedication: Not listed

Access times: Not listed

Website for Waymark: Not listed

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